New Operator for the Lodge?

Dad207 · 06-28-2023, 08:34 PM

I was in a bar today and heard that the Lodge property in West Alton had been sold to a new operator-- California family looking to re-establish roots here.

True, or just bar talk? Would love to see that spot open and thriving.

Descant · 06-28-2023, 09:50 PM

I would love to see the William Tell open again.

ishoot308 · 06-28-2023, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

I would love to see the William Tell open again.

Amen to that! Really miss that place!

Dan

smith point boater · 06-29-2023, 06:45 AM

At this point just bar talk. You must have been there when I was

BrownstoneNorth · 06-29-2023, 07:41 PM

The Lodge is still listed on several real estate sites, e.g., Coldwell, as “Active.” But could be in negotiations and, if so, let's hope we can look forward to it re-opening as restaurant.

https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/.../pid_45181772/

Slickcraft · 06-30-2023, 11:21 AM

There has been a carpenter's work van there several times recently. However, no substantial activity.

Alan

Dad207 · 06-30-2023, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

There has been a carpenter's work van there several times recently. However, no substantial activity.

Alan

Saw that, thanks, was wondering about the significance of that.

pjard · 07-01-2023, 04:08 AM

I overheard a converstaion last night....The place had some kind of plumbing issue which caused lots of damage. That's the work you see being done.

Loventhelake · 07-01-2023, 07:26 PM

Sign still says “available “ 🤔

codeman671 · 07-01-2023, 07:51 PM

A friend in the area is an agent and keeps pushing the Lodge property on me. I’m looking for some investment property in the area. I don’t think based on our conversations there is anything in the works for it.

bellamaria · 07-02-2023, 02:42 PM

Drive by four days a week for work and have also seen the carpenter van out front. Local guy, can’t recall the name off hand but I’ve seen the van not far up toward the town line too. It would be great to have that place available as a restaurant again, it’s such a perfect halfway point between the bay and Ellacoya! Didn’t get to go when it was Smith Point, but I remember it was good as Woodland Tavern.

gravy boat · 07-10-2023, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

I would love to see the William Tell open again.

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I do believe every thread over the years about any new owners of this property includes someone - or multiple people - pining for the William Tell. Some tried the new restaurant at the time and commented something to the tune of “It was good but…it isn’t the Tell.” No, it wasn’t the Tell. Nor will it ever be the Tell again.

Don’t get me wrong - I loved the Tell. I was the FIRST employee they hired. And I worked there for years during summer and even had my wedding there in 2004 upstairs. Peter and Susie were awesome. And I still see Rene on occasion, who Susie was carrying in the early days. It was indeed one of the best ever in the Lakes Region…and for a long time.

My only complaint was that Peter and Susie retired and took that salad dressing recipe with them. I tried to find out the recipe, but few were told. The dressing was epic.

We loved The Lodge. Loved it.

Whoever buys the property and opens a dining establishment I wish them well and look forward to trying it.

Susan

06-28-2023, 08:34 PM	#1
Dad207 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Now residing in Echo Shores, Alton NH, originally from Baltimore MD. Posts: 111 Thanks: 192 Thanked 63 Times in 30 Posts	New Operator for the Lodge? I was in a bar today and heard that the Lodge property in West Alton had been sold to a new operator-- California family looking to re-establish roots here. True, or just bar talk? Would love to see that spot open and thriving.

06-29-2023, 07:41 PM	#5
BrownstoneNorth Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 212 Thanks: 110 Thanked 131 Times in 71 Posts	Apparently not yet actually sold The Lodge is still listed on several real estate sites, e.g., Coldwell, as “Active.” But could be in negotiations and, if so, let's hope we can look forward to it re-opening as restaurant. https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/.../pid_45181772/

06-28-2023, 09:50 PM	#2
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,311 Thanks: 1,328 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,047 Posts	I would love to see the William Tell open again.

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06-29-2023, 06:45 AM	#4
smith point boater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Alton,NH Posts: 206 Thanks: 334 Thanked 94 Times in 53 Posts	At this point just bar talk. You must have been there when I was

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06-30-2023, 11:21 AM	#6
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,283 Thanks: 1,216 Thanked 2,055 Times in 945 Posts	There has been a carpenter's work van there several times recently. However, no substantial activity. Alan

07-01-2023, 04:08 AM	#8
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 635 Thanks: 488 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	I overheard a converstaion last night....The place had some kind of plumbing issue which caused lots of damage. That's the work you see being done.

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07-01-2023, 07:26 PM	#9
Loventhelake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 58 Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Sign still says “available “ 🤔

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codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,454 Thanks: 220 Thanked 802 Times in 480 Posts	A friend in the area is an agent and keeps pushing the Lodge property on me. I’m looking for some investment property in the area. I don’t think based on our conversations there is anything in the works for it.

07-02-2023, 02:42 PM	#11
bellamaria Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 17 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Drive by four days a week for work and have also seen the carpenter van out front. Local guy, can’t recall the name off hand but I’ve seen the van not far up toward the town line too. It would be great to have that place available as a restaurant again, it’s such a perfect halfway point between the bay and Ellacoya! Didn’t get to go when it was Smith Point, but I remember it was good as Woodland Tavern.

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